Hubs for 3,500 lb Axle with 5 on 4-3/4 inch Bolt Pattern

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hubs for ez lube axles are cheaper then hubs for std. axles, but appear the same. Why should I consider std hubs for my std. axles?

asked by: Ed S

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Actually the only difference between EZ lube hubs and non-EZ lube hubs is the grease cap that comes with the hub. What capacity axle do you have and what wheel bolt pattern?

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Ed S.

12/31/2020

hubs for ez lube axles are cheaper then hubs for std. axles, but appear the same. Why should I consider std hubs for my std. axles?

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Jameson C.

12/31/2020

For an idler hub you'd want the part # AKIHUB-5475-35-K or for a hub/drum # AKHD-5475-35-K and you'd be set.

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Answer 1

The trailer wheel bolt pattern of 5 on 4-3/4 inch is only used on 3,500 lb axles so that would be what axle capacity you'd have.

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Answer 2

Dexter 8-248 hubs normally have inner bearings like Item #L68149 and outer bearings like Item #L44649. If these are your bearings (the size will be stamped on them) then it sounds like you currently have something like Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly…

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Answer 3

Good question. The 5 on 4-3/4 inch and other numbers in that format refer to the location of the lug bolts that the trailer wheels need to match for fit. The stud length has nothing to do with that bolt pattern number nor the diameter of the lug…

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Answer 4

The fact that your existing hubs use bearings L68149 and L44649 indicates that the trailer has 84 spindles and the axles are more than likely 3,500 pound axles. The bearing numbers is how we identify things like the correct hubs and capacity so you…

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Answer 5

The Replacement Magnet BP01-255 is not a replacement for the BP01-090 as they are for different brakes. The BP01-090 has been discontinued for a number of years, and was a replacement for Hayes 10" x 2-1/4" brakes manufactured before 1988.…

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Answer 6

From what I could find, you have a Reliable™ Brand, H-1000 Series hub. This hub uses a SL-172 seal, which cross references to our #58846 seal. This double lip seal will have an inner diameter of 1.719 inches and an outer diameter of 2.565 inches.…

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Answer 7

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 8

The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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Answer 9

To determine the size of the hub assembly you need to purchase you have to determine which bearings are in the old assembly. If the old assembly has L44649 inner bearings, you would use the hub you chose #8-258-5UC1. If the inner bearings are marked…

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Answer 10

A BT8 spindle would have a diameter of .99 of an inch where the bearings would both install and would have a diameter of 1.24 where the great seal would ride. That would require a hub part #AKIHUB-440-2-1K for an idler hub. A BTR spindle would have…

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Answer 11

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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Answer 12

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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